Category: In the News
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Annual Mass Celebrating People with Special Needs 2025
On Sunday, November 2nd, Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs held its annual Mass celebratingpeople with special needs at Holy Cross Church. Monsignor Robert Weiss, a Saint Catherine Center board member, celebrated the Mass. The Saint Catherine Center community actively participated in the celebration. Dave Stowe, parent and Center board member, and his daughter, Anna,…
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Celebrating a Night of Joy & Gratitude: Annual Gala 2025
On Sunday, October 5th, the Saint Catherine Center community came together for an unforgettable evening at our annual Joy and Gratitude Gala, held at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. With more than 300 guests in attendance, the room was filled with warmth, generosity, and a shared belief in our mission— proof that our…
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Morgan Stanley Volunteers Help the Center Bloom
Spring at Saint Catherine Center is a season of growth, community, and meaningful connections, thanks to the volunteers from Morgan Stanley who joined our young adults in the Center’s gardens for their annual community service day. The team helped prepare our outdoor spaces for the season. They rolled up their sleeves and worked alongside our…
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Celebrating a Decade of the Adult Program
April 2025 marks a special milestone for Saint Catherine Center’s Adult Program as we celebrate ten years of providing meaningful opportunities and building lasting friendships for young adults with disabilities. Since its founding in 2015, the program has grown into a supportive community where young adults continue to develop life and vocational skills in a…
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Annual Nativity Pageant 2024
Saint Catherine Academy celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas pageant, The Spirit of Christmas, on December 18th. The festive event welcomed more than 150 family members and friends who gathered to witness the students’ heartwarming performance. This year’s script, written and directed by Sister Cheryl Driscoll, RSM, provided a role for everyone, ensuring…
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Celebrating a Night of Joy & Gratitude Annual Gala 2024
On Sunday, October 6th, we gathered for an unforgettable evening at our annual Joy and Gratitude Gala. This year, the dinner was held at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. This celebration recognized the 25th anniversary of Saint Catherine Academy, filling the night with a deep sense of joy, celebration, and gratitude. Two individuals…
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Playtime for All: Blessing of Our New Playground
On Wednesday May 8th, Saint Catherine Center witnessed a heartwarming celebration as the community came together to bless our newest addition at the Center—an accessible and inclusive playground. Led by Board Member Monsignor Robert Weiss, the event marked a significant milestone in the Center’sjourney toward inclusivity and ensuring that every individual, regardless of ability, has…
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Volunteer Appreciation Month
At the heart of Saint Catherine Center a is dedicated force of unwavering commitment, selflessness and compassion—our volunteers! Their dedication enforces our mission, enriches the lives of those we serve, and fortifies the foundation of our organization. Volunteers are heroes to non-profits like ours, helping turn ideas, events, and programs into successes. Our monthly peanut…
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Growing in Joy & Gratitude: 2023 Annual Dinner
It was a night to remember, filled with joy, gratitude, and a sense of unity that left us all inspired. On Sunday, October 8th, we hosted our highly anticipated annual Joy and Gratitude Dinner at the McClinch Family Center at St. Catherine of Siena in Trumbull. It was an evening that truly captured the spirit…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday September 15th was a day filled with a sense of accomplishment as about 200 guests, friends, students, faculty, and family members gathered at Saint Catherine Center for a momentous Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event, graced by the presence of Bishop Caggiano, was a celebration of the successful Building for the Future expansion…